Remote Director of Finance & Grants Compliance

Korn Ferry Group; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation seeks a Director of Finance to lead the finance function during a pivotal period of growth. This role oversees accounting, reporting, grants management, payroll, and internal controls.

The director partners with the CFO and program teams to ensure accurate financial data and disciplined stewardship across restricted and unrestricted funds. The ideal candidate has strong nonprofit accounting expertise, experience with federal awards, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management experience.
• Experience supervising staff and fostering a high-performing team.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting.
• Experience with federal grants and Uniform Guidance.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting and maintain the general ledger.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, journal entries.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor revenue, expenditures, and grant activities.
• Oversee payroll accounting and HR-system coordination.
• Supervise Finance Department staff and foster professional growth.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Financial reporting

Audit support

Payroll oversight

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Cloud ERP systems

Job description

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation seeks a Director of Finance to lead the finance function during a pivotal period of growth. This role oversees accounting, reporting, grants management, payroll, and internal controls.

The director partners with the CFO and program teams to ensure accurate financial data and disciplined stewardship across restricted and unrestricted funds. The ideal candidate has strong nonprofit accounting expertise, experience with federal awards, and hands-on